New Emergency Services Center - Open House June 5, 2010
A Public Open House was held today to the Stowe Emergency Services Center. Stowe town voters approved the new public safety center in March of 2008. Various proposals had been rejected in 2004, 2005 and 2007.
The building is spacious with about 27,976 square foot. This includes an 11,00 square foot garage and 13,000 square feet for office and storage space, meeting rooms, bunks, kitchen, and offices for the officers.
It houses the Stowe Police Department, Stowe Mountain Rescue, Stowe Fire Department, Emergency Management and the Department of Emergency Medical Services. The meeting room, conference room and kitchen can be used by the public.
What is really amazing is that it was built on time and within the total budgeted amount. According to the project foreman, it was a smooth job and many people helped including the police, fire and rescue members themselves lending expertise, insight and muscle to the project.
It is also very high tech with it's surveillance systems, comminications systems, information monitors, and phone systems.
Congratulations to all the members of the Police, Fire and Rescue Services. I know you have waited a long time for such a great facility and to be housed all under one roof! Below are a few photos I took today. Thank you for the Open House!
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